A vertical summit curve is having tangents which intersects at point Pl at Station 12+618.37 and 133.75 meters elevation. The grade for the forward tangent is -5.13%. Station PC is at station 12+515.99 and having an elevation of 11626 meters. What is the elevation of point A along the curve with Station 12+548.27?

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A vertical summit curve is having tangents which intersects at point Pl at Station 12+618.37 and 133.75 meters elevation. The grade
for the forward tangent is -513%. Station PC is at station 12+515.99 and having an elevation of 116 26 meters. What is the elevation
of point A along the curve with Station 12+548.27?
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Transcribed Image Text:A vertical summit curve is having tangents which intersects at point Pl at Station 12+618.37 and 133.75 meters elevation. The grade for the forward tangent is -513%. Station PC is at station 12+515.99 and having an elevation of 116 26 meters. What is the elevation of point A along the curve with Station 12+548.27? cs Seanned with CamScanner
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